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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,164.88 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,164.88 and 544.22 is: 816.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,164.88 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,164.88 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,164.88 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 633,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,950.22/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.97

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